You tapped early last night. Not because you were caught — because your knee seemed sketchy.
Maybe you're off the mat, icing something while your teammates roll. Maybe you train at 60%, protecting something every round. Or you feel fine — and guys your age keep disappearing from the gym.
You've blamed your age. It's not your age. It's your preparation.
I'm Dr. Steve — rehab chiropractor, 40-year-old black belt, 20+ years on the mats. I've helped hundreds of grapplers get back on the mat in 12 weeks or less.